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Listening to digital and analog

Assuming there is a difference in the nature of analog sound compared to digital sound (as I do,) there are different ways of listening to each.  To me, analog is more textured and real sounding, (some, or many  may not agree)  but does that mean it’s not possible to enjoy digital sound?  On the contrary, I must adapt a different way of listening that doesn’t actively compare the two.  If one keeps the analog ideal always in mind, it makes it difficult to appreciate digital music. Therefore I have to block that ideal from my mind and listen to digital on its own terms. It must generate its own reality.  Only then, can I sit back and enjoy.
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cakyol
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Since about the 90's almost EVERYTHING you thought was analog is actually first recorded in digital in a studio :-)

Here is a comprehensive history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_recording


p05129
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I just love it when somebody buys the cheapest digital crap on the market then claims it doesn't sound good. (or when somebody buys cheap stuff and claims it beats $1m systems). Why not get some decent equipment before you actually see what good sound sounds like in either environment, vinyl too. IMO, my 5-digit digital setup sounds better than my 5-digit analog system. 
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yogiboy
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@p05129 +1!
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earlflynn
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So what can’t people just like what they like.

I enjoy both format digital and analog. I listen to CD, Vinyl and Streaming music.

@p01529 one could say the same about some one buy cheap a cheap ass turntable using and built in phono stage and crappy used vinyl. 
Cuts both ways really.

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1111art
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When I'm feeling lazy I play CD's, as I then have more control with the remote.
When I'm serious, I'll clean an album and play that. Both sound excellent on my system.
I'll never forget the first time my (then) 20 year old daughter picked up the tonearm and attempted to gently place it on a record. She had a frightened look on her face. It was so precious. Vinyl is an experience!
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